Montgomery: 1970 general election result
The Liberals won Montgomery at the 1970 general election with a majority of 2,311. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 2,3118.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.3%26,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,304
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,202 | 38.4% | −3.1 | |
| Conservative | 7,891 | 29.7% | +2.3 | |
| Labour | 5,335 | 20.1% | −3.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 3,145 | 11.8% | +4.4 | |
| Valid votes | 26,573 | |||
| Majority | 2,311 | 8.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1966 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Montgomery at the 1970 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 10,202 votes (38.4%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Montgomery in 1970?
2,311 votes (8.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Montgomery in 1970?
82.3% of the 32,304 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,573 votes).
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